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A spontaneous weeknight gathering with {mostly Italian} friends, catching up over aperitivo nibbles and sunny cocktails {Americano or Negroni Sbagliato} …
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julia + frank's kitchen, san francisco, california
the menu.
~ americano or negroni sbagliato { from a favorite cookbook }
~ fire roasted peppers marinated with olive oil & capers
~ fire roasted peppers marinated with olive oil & capers
~ crostini with cannelloni beans, white anchovies & thyme { inspired by this post }
~ frittata with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes & goat cheese
~ sicilian meatballs with pine nuts, raisins & italian parsley
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![Polpo Cookbook, favorite for aperitivo](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cJA8H995_6c/UyO3LruFv9I/AAAAAAAARSQ/X3VFbkqq-w8/s400/Aperitivo_Time_119.jpg)
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